19th Century Tea Canister Table Lamp

Attractive Table Lamp made with original English Victorian Tea Canister coming from an old grocery store. The enamelled tolework canister has a hand-painted scene entitled 'The Castle at Ferrara' depicting a street scene in the historic Italian city, and was one from a larger set that was made to hold various blends of tea ,having come from a traditional grocer shop in victorian England. The modern lamp base with metal rod and light fixing has been custom made for the antique canister to sit inside , and supports a modern 'coolie hat' lampshade.